The Eagles have a bye this weekend. But there was still football at Lincoln Financial Field on Thursday night as a pair of former Eagles squared off.

Former Eagles stars DeSean Jackson and Michael Vick, now the head coaches of Delaware State and Norfolk State, respectively, faced off from opposite sidelines at the Linc.

In a celebrated battle between HBCU programs, Jackson’s Hornets prevailed, 27-20.

Jackson and Vick are in their inaugural seasons. Jackson is leading a turnaround at Delaware State, which is 6-3 with a 2-0 record in the MEAC. Vick’s Norfolk State is 1-8.

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Coach Mike Vick and DeSean Jackson embrace after facing off for the first time

Jackson’s Delaware State Hornets get the 27-20 win over Vicks Norfolk State team pic.

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